Strategic Sourcing Lead – Electro-Mechanical Commodities (Aviation)

Starlink; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company stock options

401(k) plan

Medical, vision, dental coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Commuter shuttles

Job summary

SpaceX in Redmond, WA seeks a Sourcing Manager for electro mechanical commodities in Starlink Aviation. This role builds the supply base for satellites, subsystems and ground stations, leads cost-saving initiatives, and mentors a project team.

You will negotiate with global suppliers and coordinate with internal stakeholders on capital purchases and production needs. Travel up to 30% may be required; onsite in Redmond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in engineering, purchasing, contract negotiation, or supply chain management.
• Alternately 7+ years in one or more of the listed areas with proven sourcing experience.
• Experience negotiating contracts and sourcing global suppliers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the supply base to support sourcing for satellites, subsystems, and ground stations.
• Provide weekly status reporting and elevate issues to management as needed.
• Train and mentor the team to ensure continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies with key suppliers and stakeholders.
• Understand production equipment to identify opportunities for cost and process optimization.
• Use data analytics to identify opportunities and manage costs within program budgets.
• Build and own project budgets, capitalization plans, and capitalization timelines.
• Communicate equipment status, risks, and mitigation actions to leadership.

Skills

Sourcing

Contract negotiation

Cost analysis

Vendor management

Team leadership

Strategic sourcing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

SpaceX in Redmond, WA seeks a Sourcing Manager for electro mechanical commodities in Starlink Aviation. This role builds the supply base for satellites, subsystems and ground stations, leads cost-saving initiatives, and mentors a project team.

You will negotiate with global suppliers and coordinate with internal stakeholders on capital purchases and production needs. Travel up to 30% may be required; onsite in Redmond.